Daphne’s birthday was a no gift affair, so a few people brought flowers to help brighten things up. It feels like spring is really starting to come, and the flowers put a smile on my face.

Unfortunately, Daphne’s birthday also reminds me of the c-section I went through to get her into this world. It was quite traumatic for me because it was an emergency c-section after a 48 hour active labor. The beginning of March for me is a time that reminds me of this. I think that the labor and surgery were a very important turning point in my life. Though the experience itself was difficult to endure, it signified the start of a life where I no longer could come first. I am excited to see what I am reminded of as the year rolls around to Cyprus’ birthday when I get to remember the day that I defeated all the odds and had a VBAC.

Nonetheless, Happy Birthday to Daphne and Happy Birth Day to me.

TRF: The Daffodils are an appropriate flower for Daphne’s birthday because her friends have nicknamed her Daffodil, and it is name I have grown fond of calling her occasionally as well.